Ponte Pietra

It stretches over the ancient ford across the Adige River with its five arcades emblematic of the dominations that had been following one after the other in Verona through the centuries.
The foundations of a former masonry bridge had possibly been already laid by the Romans in the I century BC; it was surely rebuilt by the Romans in the II and III centuries AD and its two surviving arches are still visible on the left-hand side.

In 1298 Alberto I Della Scala rebuilt the right arch and the tower, while the second tower that was on the opposite bridgehead was demolished in 1801.

The two central arches date back to a further reconstruction in the early XVI century. In 1945 retreating German troops made the bridge blow-up; it was thus necessary to reconstruct it by recovering some of its original stones and bricks from the Adige River where the explosion had hurled them.

The bridge measures 92,8 meters.

FAQ

Is it possible to drive over the bridge?
The bridge is accessible only on foot or by bicycle.

How old was the construction?
Ponte Pietra is the oldest Roman monument in Verona, its construction dates back to the beginning of the first century. a. C.

What does the middle stele depict?
The stele is of Roman origin and depicts a tombstone.

Is the monument accessible to people with disabilities?
The monument is completely accessible.

Is it possible to access to the monument with animals?
It is possible to transit in accordance with the specific current rules.